Montgomery v. Cal Accountants Mutual Insurance

Opinion

SPENCER, P. J.

Introduction

Plaintiff Belfa Kay Montgomery appeals from a summary judgment in favor of defendant Cal Accountants Mutual Insurance Company. We affirm.

Statement of Facts

In September 1987, Brett Cleaver (Cleaver) and Michael Beck (Beck) asked plaintiff to become a partner in their accounting firm. Plaintiff was hesitant to do so: She had given up accounting some years before; she had allowed her license as a certified public accountant to lapse. She was nonetheless intrigued by the prospect of becoming a partner in the firm. They discussed buy-in amount and compensation,…